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India vs Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI, Asia Cup 2023: Will Shreyas Iyer Return For Super 4 Clash?

A strange turn of events sees the Indian team playing their second match of the Super 4 stage in the Asia Cup in less than 24 hours. After completing a comprehensive victory over Pakistan on Monday night, India will be up against Sri Lanka in a match, starting 3:00 PM in Colombo. While changing the winning combination might not be ideal, the fact that the players will be playing without a single day's breather, the team management might decide to bench one or two players in order to keep the team fresh for the remainder of the campaign, and the forthcoming ODI World Cup.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast Of Asia Cup Super 4 Clash?

Just a day after hammering Pakistan a whopping 228 runs, India take on Sri Lanka in their second match of the Asia Cup Super 4 stage. The Pakistan contest was to be finished on Sunday but rain forced the authorities to add a reserve day for the fixture. On Monday, it was the Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav show that helped India secure a thumping victory over their arch-rivals in Colombo. And, less than 24 hours from the conclusion of the Pakistan match, India will be up against the Lankans. Sri Lanka already have a win under their belt, having beaten Bangladesh in their first Super 4 match. Being the 'home' side, the Lankans would be eager to put on a show and get the better of Rohit Sharma's men, especially considering they won the Asia Cup last year by overcoming similar obstacles.

"First Time In 15 Years I've Done...": Virat Kohli's Confession On Sri Lanka Clash In Asia Cup

After winning the Player of the Match award for his 94-ball 122 knock, India's batting talisman Virat Kohli stated that he is prepared to return to the pitch on Tuesday and added that playing Test cricket will aid his recovery and enable him to play for a third straight day. Just like several of Kohli's previous knocks, this outstanding century against one of his favourite opponents Pakistan came with its share of remarkable records. Kohli went from 50 off 55 balls to an unbeaten 122 in 94 balls, smashing 72 runs off his last 39 balls to lift India to a tall total in the rain-interrupted Asia Cup Super Four clash against Pakistan. Batting alongside KL Rahul, Kohli was in top form as the duo dominated Pakistan's bowling attack.

"IPL Opportunities Have Helped Matheesha Pathirana Mature His Game": Sri Lanka Assistant Coach Ahead Of India Clash

Sri Lanka assistant coach Naveed Nawaz said that Indian Premier League (IPL) opportunities with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) helped the young pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana become a more mature player under the leadership of MS Dhoni. India will take on Sri Lanka in their second Super Four Asia Cup match on Tuesday. Sri Lanka won their first Super Four match against Bangladesh and hence have a slight edge over India, whose fate in Super Four will receive either a boost or dent after the result of the high-profile clash between India-Pakistan clash comes out after the reserve day today. A loss or washout will get India only one point and make matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh must-win ones.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4: Sadeera Samarawickrama, Bowlers Power Sri Lanka To 21-Run Win

Sadeera Samarawickrama scored a brilliant 93 before Sri Lanka bowlers rallied to beat Bangladesh by 21 runs in their Asia Cup Super 4 match on Saturday. Invited to bat, Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis (50) took Sri Lanka to 257 for nine in their 50 overs. Skipper Dasun Shanaka (3/28), Matheesha Pathirana (3/58) and mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana (3/69) then led a disciplined bowling attack to stop Bangladesh at 236 in 48.1 overs. Earlier, Samarawickrama hit eight fours and two sixes in his 72-ball knock.

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 Match: Who Has The Edge?

The most-awaited moment is almost here as the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match between India and Pakistan will be played on Sunday in Colombo. All the fans were left heartbroken after the group stage match between the arch-rivals got washed out due to heavy rainfall in Kandy. Since then, the Rohit Sharma-led side has faced Nepal and defeated them by 10 wickets. On the other hand, the Babar Azam-led side went against Bangladesh in their first Super Four match and defeated them by seven wickets.

Wasim Jaffer's 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' Dig After India vs Pakistan Game In Asia Cup 2023 Gets Reserve Day

Former Indian cricket team opener Wasim Jaffer posted a hilarious video on social media following the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)'s decision to include a reserve day for the India-Pakistan Super 4 game in Asia Cup 2023. The move did not go down well with social media users as that was the only game that was given a reserve day after the group stage match between the two teams was abandoned due to rain. Jaffer took to X formerly known as Twitter sharing a scene from Bollywood movie 'Hum Saath Saath Hai' and reflecting on the situation of all four teams.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4, Live Updates: Sri Lanka Aim For Big Win vs Bangladesh

SL vs BAN, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be squaring off against Bangladesh in their Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match on Saturday in Colombo. It will be Sri Lanka's first match of the Super 4 stage while Bangladesh will be playing their second match, following a seven-wicket loss against Pakistan. In their previous meeting in the group stage, the Dasun Shanaka-led side defeated Bangladesh by five wickets. It will be interesting to see that which side will be dominating the other. (Live Scorecard)

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India vs Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI, Asia Cup 2023: Will Shreyas Iyer Return For Super 4 Clash?

India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast Of Asia Cup Super 4 Clash?

"First Time In 15 Years I've Done...": Virat Kohli's Confession On Sri Lanka Clash In Asia Cup

"IPL Opportunities Have Helped Matheesha Pathirana Mature His Game": Sri Lanka Assistant Coach Ahead Of India Clash

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4: Sadeera Samarawickrama, Bowlers Power Sri Lanka To 21-Run Win

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 Match: Who Has The Edge?

Wasim Jaffer's 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' Dig After India vs Pakistan Game In Asia Cup 2023 Gets Reserve Day

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4, Live Updates: Sri Lanka Aim For Big Win vs Bangladesh